Fusion: You are the most amazing FRIEND

Post 1 of 2 for today…click HERE for Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge. Hello and Happy Thursday! There’s a new challenge over at Fusion: PROCEDURES:1. Play with just the sketch challenge.2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.5. Please read the

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just wanted to…

Yay for Tuesday!   I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper:  teresa collins/something wonderful  stamps:  reverse confetti/be a barista  ink:  memento/rich cocoa  other:  reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock  I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by

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for the record…

Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale.   I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock:  mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer  stamps:  neat & tangled/for the record  ink:  fresh ink/charcoal  other:  misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very

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Two Paper Divas Guest Designer: You always pop up…

Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,

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Hello latte!

Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale!  Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock:  recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper  stamps:  precious remembrance/coffee love  ink:  stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber  other:  studio calico wood veneer I even

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Curtain Call Totally Tassel: Sponsored by Newton’s Nook

paper:  teresa Collins  stamps:  newton’s nook/winged wishes  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:

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Whisker Graphics: It’s been oolong

Hello! Today is my  Whisker Graphics day.  I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer.  It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think?  I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored

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latte

A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock:   papertrey ink kraft  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  create a smile/coffee first  ink:  ranger/archival/black  other:  cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte

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you add color to my life.

purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock:  recollections/110/white  paper:  studio calico  stamps:  paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art  ink:  memento tuxedo, various copics  other:  paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool

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September New Release | Your Next Stamp

  I’m excited to be joining in the fun for Your Next Stamp!  They are celebrating 12 years and a Brand New Release.  You can see all the previews on the Your Next Stamp Blog.  Today we’re celebrating with an Instagram Hop.  The fun starts HERE.   Here’s a bit of a sneak peek of what

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Hey Boo! Essentials by Ellen

  I’m back with another card that features the latest release by Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen. I love the Nordic Cross Cover Designer Die.  It’s absolutely customizable.  I trimmed it down and backed each row with these Concord & 9th cardstock colors [left to right]: Ballet Slipper Grapefruit Marmalade Ballet Slipper The ghosts

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Yassss! Essentials by Ellen

  Hello and Happy Monday!  I’ve been having fun with the newest Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen Release.   Here’s my newest design: I combined: Halloween Boo-quet Nordic Cross Cover Yasss [summer of stamping] Tall N Skinny Alpha [previously released] I posted these over the weekend: Strawberry boxes: Pyramid Box Tiny Stars Background Hot Foil

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Essentials by Ellen – New Release!

  Today is the day, it’s the Ellen Hutson – Essentials by Ellen – Release Day!  We’re celebrating with an Instagram hop but I’m also sharing my projects here on my blog. First up is this treat tag: Both of the tags are from the Farmhouse Tags set.  I’ve layered them with both the A2

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STAMPtember | Simon Says Stamp + Reverse Confetti

  I’m so excited that Reverse Confetti has a Simon Says Stamp – STAMPtember exclusive set!  Introducing, Autumn Blessings:  [here is the stamp set only] This is such a gorgeous set.  I’m a huge fan of sunflowers! My center panel is Iced Aqua and RC Aqua 0.5 inch strips.  I went ahead and made a

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Reverse Confetti September Creative Hop

  Today is the day, it’s the Reverse Confetti September Release Day!  We’re celebrating with a hop.  The fun starts on the Reverse Confetti blog.  You should have arrived here from Jenny Colacicco.  If not, you’ll want to start at the Reverse Confetti Blog so you don’t miss out on any of the Fun!  

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Reverse Confetti | September Release – Day Three

   It’s the final day of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re welcoming two new designers to the Confetti Crew: Dana Kirby Lien Leysen We’re so happy to have the following designers

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Happy Halloween | Ellen Hutson LLC

  Hello and Happy Monday + Labor Day!  Today’s project was inspired by Emily Mydlowski, see her post HERE.  I’m always inspired when designers stretch their stamps.  Here’s how I was inspired: I combined several sets available at Ellen Hutson LLC: Summer of Stamping – Soak It Up by Avery Elle Bear Ware 2 Bear

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Reverse Confetti | September Release – Day Two

  It’s Day Two of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re welcoming two new designers to the Confetti Crew: Dana Kirby Lien Leysen We’re so happy to have the following designers for

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Reverse Confetti | September Release – Day One

  It’s Day One of the Reverse Confetti Countdown to Confetti!  You’re going to LOVE all the new products for this month.  Please note that new product links will not be active until release day/time. We’re welcoming two new designers to the Confetti Crew: Dana Kirby Lien Leysen We’re so happy to have the following designers for

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